Rosa Boscobel - English Shrub Rose

The English rose Boscobel offers double, beautifully formed rosette flowers in a very intense shade of salmon pink. The roses, which irresistibly catch attention, emit a powerful floral and fruity fragrance, on a medium-sized, vigorous and very healthy bush.

The Boscobel rose has an upright habit, taller than wide, reaching 1 m (3ft) in height and 75 cm (30in) in width. Its growth is vigorous and its beautiful dark green foliage is highly disease-resistant. It has a good repeat flowering. Its red buds open into pretty cups, then gradually bloom into perfect, round and tightly packed rosettes, with excellent holding ability. The numerous small petals display various shades, pale or vivid pink, coral, salmon, harmoniously blending, creating an intense and luminous impression that is very appealing. The corolla slightly opens to reveal a yellow heart. Its delightful fragrance has a medium intensity, reminiscent of hawthorn with hints of elderflower, pear and almond. This variety also tolerates rain well.

This bush, slightly smaller than others in the same range, is perfect for small gardens, and looks stunning in a border with your choice of perennials or annuals. To create a beautiful display, it can be paired, for example, with the 'Autumn Delight' rose, a goat's beard (Aruncus dioicus), Verbascum Gainsborough (or other hybrid mulleins), 'The Pearl' and 'Terracotta' yarrows.

Built in 1632 in Shropshire, Boscobel House is owned by English Heritage. It is the famous place where King Charles II hid in an oak tree while being pursued by Cromwell's soldiers during the English Civil War.

Created by David Austin in 2012. An English rose hybrid named Leander.